Associate Service Project Manager

Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas, Inc.; Lodi; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Incentive Plan

Lunch ticket or canteen

Health Insurance

Pension Fund

Welfare

Flexible working hours

Hybrid work model

Well-being platform

Family Care Benefits

Parking and Partnerships

Job summary

Hitachi Energy Italy S.P.A. is seeking an Associate Service Project Manager in Lodi to lead project execution, ensure compliance with contracts and safety standards, and drive financial performance.

You will collaborate with controls, supply chain and customer teams to deliver on time and within budget. The role requires an engineering degree and 2-4 years in project management, with fluency in English and Italian and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree
• 2-4 years of project management experience
• Excellent knowledge of English and Italian
• Good problem solving and communication skills
• PMI/PMP certification is a plus
• SAP knowledge is a plus

Responsibilities

• Define project plans with the Project Controls department, including scope, financials, schedule and risk management.
• Monitor and control project progress, resources, and performance against plan.
• Oversee invoicing, cost control, expenses and cash flow for the project.
• Identify, quantify and manage risks and opportunities.
• Capture and share lessons learned throughout the project lifecycle.
• Drive formal project close-out and contract acceptance with the customer.

Skills

Project management

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingual English/Italian

Education

Engineering degree

PMI/PMP certification (plus)

Tools

SAP

Job description

Location: Lodi, Lodi, Italy

Job ID: R0134375

Date Posted: 2026-07-31

Company Name: HITACHI ENERGY ITALY S.P.A.

Profession (Job Category): Project/Program Management

Job Schedule: Full time

Remote: No

Job Description

The opportunity For our Service Business Unit based in Lodi we are looking for an Associate Service Project Manager who will be responsible for leading the execution of projects and ensuring that all related activities are executed in accordance with company procedures, contract specifications, quality standards, health, safety & environment requirements, cost/profitability targets and scheduling targets.

How you’ll make an impact

• Define, jointly with the Project Controls department, all project plan documents, including scope and financial plans, schedule and risk management plans; Ensure that the project follows execution best practices and company policies.
• Effectively monitor and control project progress and efficient resource utilization.
• Monitor and control project financials, overseeing project invoicing status, cost, expenses and cash flow.
• Identify, qualify, quantify and manage risk, and ensure that all opportunities are identified and pursued.
• Capture, analyze and share lessons learned throughout the project.
• Ensure that the project is formally closed out, as contractually agreed.
• Drive the formal acceptance of the project, contract close-out and its acknowledgement by the customer; Ensure that the project consistently applies contract and claims management, in accordance with company policies and contractual agreements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain Management, and successfully procure required services, materials and equipment for the project from external and internal suppliers.
• Support Supply Chain Management in negotiations, claims and project changes; Act as key contact for the customer and an escalation point for project issues.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively communicate with all stakeholders; Ensure the project follows and complies with company health, safety, and environmental policies.

Your background

• Engineering degree
• Previous experience in Project management of at least 2-4 years
• Excellent knowledge of English and Italian language
• Good problem solving and communication skills
• Certification PMI/PMP is a plus
• SAP knowledge is a plus

More about us

We believe great work thrives in an environment where people feel genuinely supported and fairly rewarded. Our benefits are designed to create real value for every individual – fueling engagement, performance, and growth. By prioritizing well‑being, we build a workplace where personal and organizational success grow together.

The minimum salary for this position in the location specified: Starting from: 38,000 Gross annual salary

The final offer will be based on candidate location, skills and qualifications, experience, and aligned with internal pay structures.

Our benefits offering for this role generally include:

• Incentive Plan
• Lunch ticket or canteen
• Health Insurance
• Pension Fund
• Welfare
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work model
• Well-being platform
• Family Care Benefits
• Parking and Partnerships (gyms, sports centers, stores)

Applicable CBA: Metalmeccanico

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